ORSmurf

ORSmurf

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  1. new grad nurse with 1st job

    ORSmurf replied to bubba04's topic in California Nursing

    It will get better with time. Be kind to yourself - learn all you can in your 8 week orientation. I think most people feel this way when they start a new job, not to mention starting your 1st...

  2. "Circulating is so easy"

    ORSmurf replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks to everyone for the feedback. I guess I just needed to vent a little bit. I understand that not everyone feels that way. I just let a couple of the bad apples get to me that

  3. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    ORSmurf replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Krissy, I'm an ISFJ and have worked in the OR for about 10 years now. I worked in the GI lab for a couple of years as a tech. I'm trying to get into oncology now - just feeling restless and want...

  4. So far... not so good!!! Need advice PLSE!!!

    ORSmurf replied to taapple's topic in Nursing Career

    I work at a surgery center and they hire RN's for pre-op or PACU and they don't cross over to OR (I sometimes wish they did, since we're so short on OR nurses!). We have a M-F schedule

  5. What do YOU wear on a interview?

    ORSmurf replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I had an interview today and was obsessing over what to wear. It's super hot out, so I really didn't want to wear my usual black slacks and blouse, so I work some stone colored pants and a really...

  6. Help! I may get fired!

    ORSmurf replied to Siouxz2's topic in Operating Room

    I went from the hospital OR to a surgery center and I must say that if anything, it's much faster paced. There are days when I have 10 or more cases (usually very quick cases) in my room, turnovers...

  7. OR to Cancer Center

    ORSmurf replied to ORSmurf's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for the feedback - any input is a help. I actually have an interview at an outpatient cancer center next week. Can I ask you why you moved to hospice? I guess I'm wondering if it just gets...

  8. OR to Cancer Center

    ORSmurf posted a topic in Oncology

    I've worked OR for about 10 years now. I've been thinking for the last few years about making a change. Our local hospital has an outpatient cancer center where I think I'd like to work. Has anyone...

  9. Question for OR RN's who work 7a-3p

    ORSmurf replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    I'd love to get a morning break around 9am and lunch around 11:30am. It rarely works out that way, but that's what would be

  10. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    ORSmurf replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    That makes

  11. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    ORSmurf replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, that's interresting. I work in an outpatient setting and a couple of my friends who work in the hospital are making in the 40's (with 10+ years experience). I thought I was on the low end, but...

  12. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    ORSmurf replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, in

  13. HOURS of Nursing Jobs

    ORSmurf replied to googs's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a surgery center and the hours are pretty much 6:30am-3pm (M-F). I've been an RN for 2 years, and was an LVN for 8 years. I don't think you could get in as new grad, but after you get some...

  14. Have you ever seen an RN work 4-hour shifts?

    ORSmurf replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    I work at a surgery center and we have one RN who works per diem and often comes in just for breaks/lunches from like 8:30am - 12:30pm. We have a couple others who just work the afternoon, from noon...

  15. ADN to BSN - is it worth it?

    ORSmurf replied to joli's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey Joli, I'm asking myself the same question! I also graduated with ADN 2 years ago. I was all set to start a BSN program this year, but then decided against it. I just can't make up my mind if it...

  16. Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

    ORSmurf replied to Ekklesia's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an ASN. I was a CNA for 2 years, then LVN for 8 years, then RN for 2 years now. I can't decide about going on for the BSN. I was actually enrolled in a program, but decided to put it off......

  17. Best shoes ever?

    ORSmurf replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been searching for the best shoes for several years and have tried many - Dansko, Crocs, Birki's, Klogs, Keen... and I have finally found the magic shoe for me - Mephisto Allrounder! I work in...

  18. OR to Cancer Center

    ORSmurf replied to ORSmurf's topic in Oncology

    thanks so much for your reply! that's good to

  19. any same day surgery experience?

    ORSmurf replied to jlrose's topic in Operating Room

    I work at a multi-specialty surgery center and LOVE it! I worked in the OR at a hospital for 9 years before. There are so many perks to working at a surgery center, as mentioned already, the hours...

  20. Career alternatives to traditional nursing?

    ORSmurf replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in General Nursing

    You sure got that right! My husband and I both work full time, but we still feel like we may not buy a house here. We both grew up in No.CA, so it's hard to move (away from family) to another area,...

  21. Career alternatives to traditional nursing?

    ORSmurf replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in General Nursing

    The surgery center thing also sounds like an interesting option. How is the pay/benefits at a job like that? The pay is pretty good, but in general you won't get paid as well as at the hospital. The...

  22. Career alternatives to traditional nursing?

    ORSmurf replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about doing something completely different? How about working at a surgery center? I work in the OR at a free standing surgery center and the hours are fantastic - no nights,...

  23. How did you choose the area of nursing

    ORSmurf replied to neeniebean's topic in General Nursing

    I loved every area I experienced during clinicals in school, but I always wanted to work in the OR. I was really lucky and as an LVN, because the hospital where I worked actually trained me to scrub....

  24. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    ORSmurf replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Wow - that's a fantastic new grad starting rate! I work a couple hours north of Sac. and started just 2 years ago at $29 (which was higher than the "new grad" rate because I'd worked as an LVN for 8...

  25. Is this normal?

    ORSmurf replied to model50's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry - it's completely normal! I remember feeling the same way (graduated about 2 years ago). Remember, C=RN! Good